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Could we start a meal plan thread again, so it's not lost in the GC?

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  • Meal plan for this week has the aim of just using stuff from the freezer so I can make space ready for Christmas food:

    M - Carbonara and salad
    T - Fishcake and mixed veg
    W - Tteokbokki (Korean spicy rice cakes), Korean (air)fried chicken and pickles
    T - Fishcake and mixed veg
    F - Out for a friend's birthday
    S - Pulled pork, mac and cheese and coleslaw

    Breakfasts are a mix of smoothies, cereal and toast.  Lunches are mainly lentil soup as I made a big batch yesterday but a sandwich or two if I feel the need to mix it up.
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  • Some repeats on the meal plan, as I was feeling ill most of the weekend, due to medication and so had no appetite.


    GC 2026 ~ Jan £213.45/180 Feb £180.21/£120 Mar £158.53/£150 April £149.70/£120 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month). £23.38/30 Bulk fund Two person vegan household, with occasional visitors
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  • K9sandFelines
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    edited 6 December 2025 at 6:15AM
    Alot of meals didn't get made last week. I was suffering with nausea most of Saturday and some of Sunday and Monday ( side effect of my medication).Thankfully I managed to stomach some normal food on Sunday though.

    So, meals rolling forward will.be as follows 
    Cottage pie ❎ or I'll do it deconstructed style as savoury mince, mash and vegetables.
    BBQ Jackfruit ✅, something with Butternut Squash ✅ and Butter 'chicken'.

    Last night we had Dahl and Roasted cauliflower with homemade naan ✅
    Tonight is Chilli and rice with cornbread ✅
    And I'm going to have an attempt at Leek Quiche ❎  using Tofu at some point too.

    GC 2026 ~ Jan £213.45/180 Feb £180.21/£120 Mar £158.53/£150 April £149.70/£120 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month). £23.38/30 Bulk fund Two person vegan household, with occasional visitors
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  • K9sandFelines
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    Meal plan for 2026, starting tomorrow as it's a Monday.


    GC 2026 ~ Jan £213.45/180 Feb £180.21/£120 Mar £158.53/£150 April £149.70/£120 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month). £23.38/30 Bulk fund Two person vegan household, with occasional visitors
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  • K9sandFelines
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    edited 31 January at 4:36PM

    My plan has not gone to plan at all.

    We had sausage pasta instead of sausage and mash.

    I couldn't get the vegan chicken fillets from Ald!, and forgot to get mixed nuts in Home B@rgains for the walnuts.

    Same with the pepperpot stew, I need courgette, so i'll push it forward. As I've just. Bought aubergine for something else. So, not buying courgette aswell right now.

    The Vivera 'salmon' is still at my daughter's, so can't get that either right now. Will also push that meal forward.

    Will aim to still do the pizza and winter stew 🙌🏻

    GC 2026 ~ Jan £213.45/180 Feb £180.21/£120 Mar £158.53/£150 April £149.70/£120 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month). £23.38/30 Bulk fund Two person vegan household, with occasional visitors
    Join me on the meal plan thread : https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6356309/could-we-start-a-meal-plan-thread-again-so-its-not-lost-in-the-gc/p1
    Forever learning the art of frugality
  • K9sandFelines
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    edited 8 May at 10:51PM

    Not posted on here in a while so here goes

    M: Butter curry, spinach and rice 🍛

    T: Black bean and Pineapple stew with broccoli and rice 🥦 🍚

    W: Shepherd less pie with asparagus and cauli greens 🥬

    T: Jackfruit" mayo and sweetcorn in baked potato 🥔 🌽 with salad

    F: 'Chicken' and vegetable curry with rice

    was Ginger 'Chicken' with noodles 🍜

    S: BBQ jackfruit and bulgur wheat and broad beans 🫛

    S: Black bean and pineapple stew with sweet potatoes and green beans🍍

    GC 2026 ~ Jan £213.45/180 Feb £180.21/£120 Mar £158.53/£150 April £149.70/£120 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month). £23.38/30 Bulk fund Two person vegan household, with occasional visitors
    Join me on the meal plan thread : https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6356309/could-we-start-a-meal-plan-thread-again-so-its-not-lost-in-the-gc/p1
    Forever learning the art of frugality
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